The lovely Nellie Littlefield Inn decorated for autumn. Although Queen Anne style houses are typically asymmetrical, this example is perfectly balanced. Common features of the style, including combined clapboard and shingle siding, projecting bays, towers, and porches, are found on this house, now an inn in beautiful Ogunquit, Maine. http://www.nliogunquit.com/.
Popularized by magazines and house plan books, Queen Anne houses were built from coast to coast. Technological advancements, including the development of balloon framing and steam mills to produce wood ornament, allowed the construction of houses with complex forms and elaborate detail at reasonable prices. The variety of forms and details make this style endlessly fascinating.
Understanding the style of a house is the essential first step in developing a restoration plan that prioritizes the preservation and restoration of character-defining features while making changes necessary for modern life in an old house.
More than 50 color photos are used to illustrate the Queen Anne style in Chapter 2 of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.”
Signed and personalized copies of the award-winning and bestselling 720-page hardcover book are available from the author in our shop, YourHistoricHouse.com/shop/.
Our shop also carries select preservation and restoration titles by other authors, including Virginia McAlester’s classic “A Field Guide to American Houses.” Save with our multi-book combo packs!
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